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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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